It will fit only it the bolt pattern is the same. The (1997- 2000) Ford Expedition are (5x135). The (1990 - Present) Ford explorer are (5x114.3). Copy & Paste link below; http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Ford_2___Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm
When you open you back gate you should have a round knotch on the right side and the extention that fits the jack also fits the spare tire release. Counterclockwise, and that should work. No special or spare key needed just your tools provided.
If you don't have the tool a 13mm socket should work
I had this problem with my spare. If you have turned the crank to lower the tire and nothing happens STOP. I did this and borke the plastic that covers the coil of wire! Get out another jack and jack up the center of the spare. It has a safety on it that will lock the spare in the event of a cord failure. Jacking up the center of the spare tire will release it. Just make sure your no where near it if it falls off the jack. Oh and if this doesn't work right away STOP JACKING IT UP!!!!
The cannister on my 2002 F150 is located just inboard of the spare tire. If you lower the spare tire it will be easier to access. The EVAP solenoid is also located on top of the cannister. Have fun and don't work to hard. Richard Petty.
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The lug for lowering the spare tire on an F150 is in the center of the rear of the truck. If the adapter is unavailable, a large flat head screwdriver that will fit inside the lug will often work. Failing that, if a socket, usually 3/16, should be able to fit over the lug and can be turned with an extender.
If there is no obvious damage to the wiring, it is probably the electric motor inside the door. This is a very simple fix on the Explorer so I imagine it is also on the Expedition.
There is a slot below the tailgate and above the bumper. The same crank you use on jack fits through there and goes above spare tire onto a chain gearbox drive. Should be able to pull tire down enough to see chain gearbox drive and line up to crank. spray chain gearbox drive liberally with lube if it is as rusty as mine was and work back and forth to free up.
Place the supplied wheel chocks back to back and sit the jack on top of the chocks. Raise the jack to the center of the spare tire and depress the release button. This will unlock the latch and you can lower the tire with the winch.
The 24 " wheels will fit - The problem is finding a tire for the 24 " wheel that will provide proper clearances and ride height on your Explorer. I checked the Tire Rack website/ +Michelin website and they don't have a tire size for a 24 " rim that would work. Your 1997 Explorer has an electronic speedometer which is operated by a vehicle speed sensor. (VSS) The VSS also sends a signal to your powertrain control module. The PCM uses this signal for several different engine and transmission functions.
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Spray the rusted part with penetrating oil and let it sit for 24 hours. Use a socket and ratchet to work it back and forth until you get a free.